Man (44) stabbed to death following argument at Limpopo tavern

Limpopo Police say the incident is liquor related and one of several that have taken place since the easing of lockdown regulations.

LIMPOPO – A 42-year-old man has been arrested for the death of Rhandzeka Papani Ngoveni (44).

According to a statement by Police Spokesperson, Brig Motlafela Mojapelo, Ngoveni was involved in a heated argument before his death at a local tavern in Mushiyani village in the Giyani policing area on Saturday night.

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“The deceased was reportedly followed by the suspect when he left the tavern. He was stabbed to death. This is one of the liquor related incidents that took place since the easing of lockdown regulations to level 2,” Mojapelo said.

Provincial Police Commissioner, Lt Gen Nneke Ledwaba has commended police a job well done in arresting the suspect.

The man is set to appear in the Giyani Magistrate’s Court today (Tuesday, 25 August).

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